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House roll call 1296 · 95th Congress · Aug 9, 1978

To modify the erlenborn amendment (see RC 673) to H.R. 12452. The goodling amendment makes the payment of unemployment insurance benefits by prime sponsors for

On Aug 9, 1978, the House voted 197–211 (HR 12452). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 79–197, Republicans 122–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 97 members voted against their own party.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
197
No
211
Did not vote
25
Date
Aug 9, 1978

By party

  • Republicans122 yes · 18 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats79 yes · 197 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 17 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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